What about FB? There are a couple very nice players available

[Champsheart]

Right now I don't see a whole lot we can do in FA, but sign a FB.

The way I see it is we have holes to fill at FB, C, FS, and OLB.

In my mind we go to the draft for our FS and OLB. No reason not to. Tons of talent at these positions in the draft.
I also would like to draft a C, but is there one worth taking in the later rounds we can count on. Center is really scaring me.

In FA there is Flannigan and Mitchell left, but I really dont like either one.

Left in FA at FB though is F Beasley, M. Strong, N Davenport, and J Sowell. Why not sign one of these guys? All could make an impact, and also help in the middle of the O-Line. Fullbacks do not cost that much, and IMO it would be a nice upgrade at the position.

FB is what I hope we do next. Let's open some holes for JJ and MB3.

[Future]

i didnt know mack strong was an FA. i would love to have him here i always liked him in seattle. and now we could listen to theisman talk about how well his name fits him...

[Slammin Bran 23]

Id like any of those guys. I'd have to lean on Davenport thought.

[silver]

Tony Richardson, the one that got away.

[Dale]

Is Mack Strong really available?

[Champsheart]

Is Mack Strong really available?

Unless my info is wrong. I had him listed as a UFA before FA, and I have seen nothing of him being signed.

[BigDFan5]

I thought Strong reupped with seattle

[SupermanXx]

Unless my info is wrong. I had him listed as a UFA before FA, and I have seen nothing of him being signed.

you have a list?

[BC IN DC]

I would like to have J. Sowell. He opened holes for C. Martin, has history with Parcells and and would add to special teams as he is a beast there as well. And to add a better pass catcher than Polite.

[Bledsoe4MVP]

Here's the list of who's still available:

http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=102&p=9&c=12&yr=2006&nid=83&lnid=83&rc=16&pid=13

Mack Strong hasn't resigned yet.

Looks like Cinny has 2 FB's ranked in the top 5, I'm sure they can part ways with one of them. Luchey is an UFA.

[Gfunk]

since when was Davenport a FB?

plus Green Bay is looking to resign him to compete with Ahman and Gado

[Bledsoe4MVP]

Also Beasley might be off the market, he would have been an excellent pick up as well! I haven't seen this confirmed anywhere yet but I found this on another message board:

Dolphins | Beasley signed

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:05:19 -0800
<A href="http://www.kffl.com/link/17">Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports the Miami Dolphins have signed free agent FB Fred Beasley (49ers) to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

[Champsheart]

since when was Davenport a FB?

plus Green Bay is looking to resign him to compete with Ahman and Gado

You are right that he is not your typical FB, but he can and has played both RB, and FB.

[Cowboy4ever]

I really dont see the need to go out and sign a FB. To me that would be a waste of money. IN this system, there FB is NOT on the field that often. i really dont see the need to go signa player for 3 plays a game. I really just dont think this is a NEED at all.

[Champsheart]

Also Beasley might be off the market, he would have been an excellent pick up as well! I haven't seen this confirmed anywhere yet but I found this on another message board:

Dolphins | Beasley signed

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:05:19 -0800
<A href="http://www.kffl.com/link/17">Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports the Miami Dolphins have signed free agent FB Fred Beasley (49ers) to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Welp, scratch him off.

[Bledsoe4MVP]

I really dont see the need to go out and sign a FB. To me that would be a waste of money. IN this system, there FB is NOT on the field that often. i really dont see the need to go signa player for 3 plays a game. I really just dont think this is a NEED at all.

FB's come cheap.....it's truly one of the most underrated and underappreciated positions in the NFL.

Having a good FB means a better running game and another threat in the red zone! In 2002 when Bledsoe was with Buffalo he hooked up with Larry Centers for some big time plays!

[Champsheart]

I really dont see the need to go out and sign a FB. To me that would be a waste of money. IN this system, there FB is NOT on the field that often. i really dont see the need to go signa player for 3 plays a game. I really just dont think this is a NEED at all.

In this system, which one is that?

We have been running a lot of 2 TE sets instead of putting a FB in, mainly because we do not have one that can do the things BP wants. Make no mistake that BP loves playing FB's. Remember Richie Anderson.

So it is not about the system, but the players in it, and with Dan Campbell now gone who are we going to rely on in those 2 TE sets as an extra blocker. I would rather go with one of these nice FB's.

[stasheroo]

I really dont see the need to go out and sign a FB. To me that would be a waste of money. IN this system, there FB is NOT on the field that often. i really dont see the need to go signa player for 3 plays a game. I really just dont think this is a NEED at all.

I think the reason that the FB isn't currently used much is because the Cowboys don't have one. They sure used Richie Anderson when he was here. And isn't it always better for the offense to have as many weapons as possible?

I think the fullback position can definitely stand to be upgraded and Sowell would definitely be an improvement. The guy did contribute to Curtis Martin leading the league in rushing just two seasons ago.

:starspin

[Cowboy4ever]

Ok,, But I would hope this would the LAST thing we pick up. If we have enough cap room when everything else has been addressed and we have room for a luxury item.. then get one. No way do I sacerfice anything on this team to sign a FB. Polite will be just fine.. FB is not a position in this system that plays a major role. Bill P likes to go 2 TE and motion for a lead blocker. Very little just str8 up and run it down the throat except on short yardage. JJ best play is the draw.. i just don't see the need to go out and seek a FB.

[stasheroo]

Ok,, But I would hope this would the LAST thing we pick up. If we have enough cap room when everything else has been addressed and we have room for a luxury item.. then get one. No way do I sacerfice anything on this team to sign a FB. Polite will be just fine.. FB is not a position in this system that plays a major role. Bill P likes to go 2 TE and motion for a lead blocker. Very little just str8 up and run it down the throat except on short yardage. JJ best play is the draw.. i just don't see the need to go out and seek a FB.

How many more items do you have on your list?

And, again, I think the FB played a significant role until the team lost Richie Anderson. Why not get a suitable replacement or at least upgrade the position?

Even the best fullbacks typically make less than $1 million.....

[Manster54]

How come no one has mentioned Vernon Davis yet?
:p:

[Rumor]

Not a need but still would be nice...

[FuzzyLumpkins]

In this system, which one is that?

We have been running a lot of 2 TE sets instead of putting a FB in, mainly because we do not have one that can do the things BP wants. Make no mistake that BP loves playing FB's. Remember Richie Anderson.

So it is not about the system, but the players in it, and with Dan Campbell now gone who are we going to rely on in those 2 TE sets as an extra blocker. I would rather go with one of these nice FB's.

That is complete in utter BS. We ran a bunch of 2TE sets because That was the preferred formation of Parcells. The guy was a TE for chissakes. The first year hes here he picks up Witten and takes him under his wing. Anderson when he played was not a FB like I know youre thinking of he played mostly at HB and on third downs as a receiver out of the backfield. Sorry Moose Johnston is not coming back.

You guys act like Polite is just trash. He showed good hands out of the backfield and demonstrated he is tough to take down. He is more than an adequate blocker and he plays on special teams. He is exactly what Parcells said he wanted out of a fullback.

[DawnOfANewD]

Tony Richardson, the one that got away.

Richardson was a versatile guy in his prime. He ran for 700 yards in '00 and caught a lot of balls too. I hear he would like to be a RB/FB coach after he retires...